Follow 'em if you can and get good a description and call the cops, 'cuz they just committed a hit-and-run!
Of course, if it was YOUR fault, let 'em go!
Yes, it is. Whether you are the striking vehicle or the vehicle that was struck, it is unlawful to leave the scene without exchanging information or calling the police.
Yes. Like a hit and run? If you saw an accident happen and left it is highly unlikely, if not impossible, but if you were involved in anyway it is illegal to leave without first of all stopping your vehicle and communicating with the victim, usually exchanging insurance information and license plates.
In many states, including Georgia, it is a felony if you leave the scene of an accident. However, in Kentucky, it isn't a felony to leave the scene of an accident.Addition: Since the question asks nothing about felony offenses. the answer is YES. the statute may be worded differently (e.g: 'Leaving after Colliding,'or similarly) but it is unlawful in EVERY state to leave the scene of an accident without either notifying the authorities, or at least exchanging your identification and information with the other operator. Depending on the state, the degree of the offense can increase if there is death, bodily injury or major property damage.Addition: Unless in Kentucky in that instance it is okay to leave the accident. So the answer would be NO if you are in Kentucky. Yes everywhere else.
In this case you would use your Uninsured Motorist coverage if you have this coverage. Your UM coverage will pay for damage to your vehicle less your deductible. If later the person is found and their insurance or they personally pay for the damages then your insurance company will get reimbursed and you will also get back your deductible that you paid in you UM coverage.
It is illegal to leave the scene of an accident without providing full and accurate contact information. If the police are called, you need to wait for them to allow you to leave. Leaving can result in criminal charges. For a minor accident, with no injuries and no damage other than to the cars themselves, you can exchange information and agree with the other driver to file a police report.
If you bring a pt to the hospital as an EMT or Paramedic and leave them before transferring their information to a doctor or nurse.Or, if you leave the scene of the accident without transferring the pt to someone of equal or higher position.
you can, but then its a felony
It is only an offence to leave the scene without exchanging details or reporting it if there is injury to a person or damage to a property. If there was none, you have not committed an offence. That being said, it is still a good idea to stop, exchange details and get photographic/video evidence just in case someone develops an injury (i.e. whiplash) or tries to fraudulently claim for damage at a later date. If you left the scene, you can still report the incident to your local police using their non-emergency number.
If you are involved in the accident it is a crime to leave the scene, but if you are a witness or bystander there is no problem.
The definition of leaving the scene of an accident is a person who flees an accident after being part of it. They drive off without giving insurance information or waiting for the police to arrive at the scene.
nothing legally, this is more a moral Q; if you think you have a statement that might clarify matters, the police will take it without repercussions.
George kills his friend out of mercy and returns to the scene to visit him